Live it: Perseverance

Kylie Burns (author)

Description

When the going gets tough, the tough get going! This famous phrase is what perseverance is all about. Perseverance means sticking with something even when obstacles stand in your way. It means giving all you've got, and never giving up. In this graphic nonfiction book, you'll meet some amazing people who used perseverance to turn dreams into reality. You'll also the question, What would I do?

Reading Level

Lexile

600L

Fountas Pinnell Guided Reading

O

ATOS

3.9

DRA

34

Categories

Genre

Character Education

Interest Age

Ages 6-8
Ages 9-12

Subject

Social Studies

Language

English (US)

Fiction/Non-Fiction

Non-Fiction

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